Supervising Clinical Therapist

Job Type Full-time Description About Interfaith Community Services: As North County's largest social services agency, Interfaith Community Services has been "helping people help themselves" since 1979. The organization provides a wide range of programs designed to empower hungry, homeless, and low-income community members to begin a pathway towards self-sufficiency. Each year, Interfaith Community Services impacts?more than?20,000 community members by providing basic needs and nutrition support, social services, shelters and housing, employment development, senior services, veterans programs and addiction recovery support. Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 1,700 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 275, Interfaith provides a safe-haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 20,000 community members annually. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission! What You'll Do In the Supervising Clinical Therapist role, you’ll be responsible for providing behavioral health support in a fast-paced, high-acuity Grant Per Diem Program serving Veterans experiencing homelessness. This role provides clinical support. This role provides short-term therapy, crisis intervention, and support for clients with a short-term recuperative need in a residential program. Provides direct behavioral health support services to individuals experiencing homelessness. These services include: intake, assessment, treatment planning, case conferencing and counselingSupports the care team, including residential and case management staff in direct service provision and clinical care coordinationResponds to safety concerns in a proactive manner through ongoing assessment and direct clinical interventions.Develops and maintains contact with other members of the clinical department throughout agency programs in order to facilitate effective care coordination and collaboration across the agency service spectrumSupports treatment team meetings for clinical and/or paraprofessional staff to ensure compliance, best practice and offer clinical supervision for staff working with difficult clientsCompletes accurate and thorough documentation in a timely manner for each program participant as required by fundersCompletes billing documents and reports, including collecting outcomes data within required deadlines.Participates in case management meetings, staff meetings, trainings, conferences, program evaluation, and program developmentAttends and supports case conferencingIntervenes and de-escalates difficult clients or crises that ariseDevelops and maintains effective relationships with mental health providers to ensure that clients with ongoing treatment needs are successfully transferred to longer-term servicesMaintains accurate records and files and prepares reports as required by funders and agency administration.Enter data into electronic data systems as required by funders and InterfaithMonitors compliance with grant and contract requirementsMakes recommendations to Supervisor regarding any program changes needed to meet grant benchmarksEnsures the confidentiality of client information and health recordsCompletes a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and develops a detailed treatment plan for each individual in collaboration with case managers as appropriateUtilizes motivational interviewing techniques to understand, assess, and shift the individual’s stage of change with the goal of reducing barriers to housing stabilizationFacilitates acceptance of placement or other services that support and stabilize individuals moving from street to serviceHelps stabilize individuals by linking them to appropriate resources such as housing, medical, mental health, addiction and recovery services, food, clothing, transportation, employment, Social Security Disability, mainstream benefits and other financial resources based on the client’s individualized planSupports the optimal operations of the Grant Per Diem Program and client careMeets regularly with Supervisor and participates in agency meetings and staff trainings.Creates, plans, and oversees monthly activity calendarOther duties as assigned by Supervisor Clinical Supervisor Responsibilities Provide clinical oversight and regular supervision to clinical staff and internsReview cases, assessments, treatment plans, documentation, and clinical decisionsSupport the development of clinical skills, professional judgment, ethics, and professional growthProvide ongoing feedback and address performance, competency, and developmental needsTrack and verify clinical and supervision hoursIdentify and address clinical risks, including safety, ethical, boundary, and practice concernsEnsure interns receive appropriate clinical experience and supervision in accordance with program and licensing requirementsProvide guidance during clinical crises and other urgent situationsPerform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor Supervisory Responsibilities Oversee clinical staff and intern schedules, caseloads, workloads, and productivityMonitor team performance, service delivery, attendance, and overall operationsDevelop and implement policies and procedures and ensure compliance with organizational and contractual requirementsConduct employee evaluations and address performance or disciplinary mattersSupport hiring, onboarding, training, and staff developmentManage team resources and operational needsParticipate in leadership meetings, trainings, and organizational initiativesProvide on-call support for urgent clinical concerns and crisis situations, as neededConsult regularly with the Program Manager regarding staffing, performance, clinical operations, and other management mattersEscalate complex, high-risk, or sensitive issues to the appropriate manager in a timely mannerPerform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor Requirements Who You Are: About You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll: Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field, requiredMust be currently licensed in the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)Minimum of 2 years of experience working in social services, nonprofit, behavioral health, or a related setting, required Minimum of 2 years of managerial or supervisory experience, requiredExperience working with individuals who are severely mentally ill, medically fragile, and/or experiencing homelessness, preferred Skillsets / Additional Requirements Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with clientsMust have experience and knowledge of working with disenfranchised individuals, families and culturesMust have excellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated experience managing multiple deadlines and working effectively under pressure, using independent judgment to produce quality work under time constraintsDemonstrated experience working with a collaborative team to drive successful projects to completionDemonstrated ability to analyze and interpret quantitative informationAdvanced knowledge of Windows operating systems as well as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)Ability to communicate effectively among a diverse workforce population and maintain sound working relations with all levels within the organization.Work with the spirit of enthusiasm, teamwork, cooperation and a sense of urgency.Maintain a high degree of confidentiality over all matters in the course of business operations including client and employee information.Ability to multitask efficiently, thoroughly, and in a prioritized mannerAbility to work quickly, accurately and independentlyAbility to anticipate needs, prioritize work and solve problemsExperience with military or veteran populations Ability to provide supervision to students, interns or associate clinicians Working Conditions / Physical Requirements Must be able to perform work in both indoor and outdoor settingsMust have the physical ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, bend, kneel and uses hands, arms and legs for dexterity and balance on a frequent basisMay be subjected to adverse conditions, including contact from hostile peopleLow to moderate exposure to contagious diseases (hepatitis, HIV, tuberculous, etc.)Low to moderate exposure of unpleasant and noxious fumes, odors, dust, temperatures, noise and inclement weatherOccasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 30 poundsPulls and pushes such objects as file drawers, computers and similar office equipment and suppliesPrioritizes and multi-tasks work and projects requiring good memory , concentration and analytical thinkingOccasionally is required to perform the safe operation of a vehicle, office equipment and machines, and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplaceMust be able to hear, see including distinction of colors, read and communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socio-economic backgrounds and originsThe noise level in the work environment is usually low Location: Onsite/Oceanside Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm (with on-call schedule) Salary: $91,715-$118,890 Employment Benefits Paid Time OffPaid Holidays – 13 scheduledFlexible Work SchedulesMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceAD&D / Group Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent CareMatched 401(k) Retirement PlanEarly Release Days!Work Anniversary BonusesTuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness EligibilityEmployee Assistance Plan (EAP)Home Ownership Assistance ProgramCasual Work EnvironmentProfessional Growth and Career Development Opportunities Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Interfaith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.